How To Lose Weight Quickly In 3 Simple Steps

Losing weight is one of the most popular New Years' resolutions. Many go to the gym for a month, stop eating fast food, but ultimately give up and go back to bad habits.

This blog post goes over how to lose weight in 3 simple steps.

1. Cut Back on Sugars and Starches

The most important part is to cut back on sugars and starches (carbs).

When you do that, your hunger levels go down and you end up eating much fewer calories.

Now instead of burning carbs for energy, your body starts feeding off of stored fat.

It is not uncommon to lose up to 10 pounds (sometimes more) in the first week of eating this way, both body fat, and water weight.

Removing sugars and starches (carbs) from your diet will reduce your appetite, lower your insulin levels and make you lose weight without hunger.

2. Eat Protein, Fat and Vegetables

Each one of your meals should include a protein source, a fat source and low-carb vegetables.

Constructing your meals in this way will automatically bring your carb intake into the recommended range of 20–50 grams per day.

Protein Sources

Meat: Beef, chicken, pork, lamb, etc.

Fish and Seafood: Salmon, trout, shrimp, etc.

Eggs: Whole eggs with the yolk are best.

Low-Carb Vegetables

Broccoli

Cauliflower

Spinach

Tomatoes

Kale

Brussels sprouts

Cabbage

Swiss chard

Lettuce

Cucumber

Eat 2–3 meals per day. If you find yourself hungry in the afternoon, add a 4th meal.

Don’t be afraid of eating fat, as trying to do both low-carb AND low-fat at the same time is a recipe for failure. It will make you feel miserable and abandon the plan.

Assemble each meal out of a protein source, a fat source and low-carb vegetables. This will put you in the 20–50 gram carb range and significantly lower your hunger levels.

3. Lift Weights 3 Times Per Week

The best option is to go to the gym 3–4 times a week. Do a warm-up and lift some weights.

If you're new to the gym, ask a trainer for some advice.

By lifting weights, you will burn lots of calories and prevent your metabolism from slowing down, which is a common side effect of losing weight.

Studies on low-carb diets show that you can even gain a bit of muscle while losing significant amounts of body fat.

If lifting weights is not an option for you, then doing some cardio workouts like walking, jogging, running, cycling or swimming will suffice.

It is best to do some sort of resistance training like weight lifting. If that is not an option, cardio workouts are also effective.

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Bonus Tips

2 additional ways to lose weight

1. Control emotional eating

We don’t always eat simply to satisfy hunger. All too often, we turn to food when we’re stressed or anxious, which can wreck any diet and pack on the pounds. Do you eat when you’re worried, bored, or lonely? Do you snack in front of the TV at the end of a stressful day?

Stressed – find healthier ways to calm yourself. Try yoga, meditation, or soaking in a hot bath.

Low on energy – find other mid-afternoon pick-me-ups. Try walking around the block, listening to energizing music, or taking a short nap.

Lonely or bored – reach out to others instead of reaching for the refrigerator. Call a friend who makes you laugh, take your dog for a walk, or go to the library, mall, or park—anywhere there are people.

2. Don't give up & stay motivated

As cliche, as this sounds Slow and steady, wins the race.

Losing weight too fast can take a toll on your mind and body, making you feel sluggish, drained, and sick. Aim to lose one to two pounds a week so you’re losing fat rather than water and muscle.

Set goals to keep you motivated. Short-term goals, like wanting to fit into a bikini for the summer, usually don’t work as well as wanting to feel more confident or become healthier for your children’s sake. When temptation strikes, focus on the benefits you’ll reap from being healthier.

Good luck!

Source: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-to-lose-weight-as-fast-as-possible#section6

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/diets/how-to-lose-weight-and-keep-it-off.htm

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